Spaces & Interiors for Modern Brands

Featuring WeWork and AirBnb Listings

Overview

I’ve photographed a variety of commercial and residential spaces, including multiple WeWork locations in Japan and several Airbnb properties. These projects taught me how to use photography to communicate atmosphere, layout, and usability. My goal was to show each space not just as a room, but as an experience someone could imagine themselves in.

My Role

Interior and architectural photography

  • Scheduling shoots based on availability and foot traffic

  • Creating consistent visual identity across different lighting conditions

  • Color grading for clean, natural, and welcoming tones

  • Identifying key selling points and amenities

  • Delivering images optimized for listings, marketing, and online platforms

Modern, open-concept office lounge with large windows, colorful chairs, sofas, potted plants, and a communal table in the background.
Living room with white sofa, dark armchair, colorful area rug, coffee table, two table lamps, large window with blinds, ceiling fan, framed artwork on wall.
Interior of a modern lounge or recreation room with large floor-to-ceiling window, hanging plants, pool table, wooden chairs, and sitting area.
Interior of a bedroom featuring a tall potted plant next to a bed with a wooden headboard, a grey pillow, and a quilted blanket. A framed landscape painting hangs on a green wall above the plant.

The Approach

Photographing real-world spaces requires a balance of creativity and practicality. I scheduled each shoot to accommodate client availability and to work around heavy foot traffic. For WeWork buildings, this often meant early mornings or quieter hours to capture clean, uninterrupted shots of common areas. For Airbnb, I focused on scenes that highlighted comfort, functionality, and flow.

I prioritized compositions that helped viewers understand how the space feels:

  • clear entrances and exits

  • thresholds and walkways

  • handicap-accessible doorways

  • clean lines and corrected verticals

  • balanced layouts that show flow from one room to another

Lighting varied dramatically between locations, so I learned how to maintain consistent results while working with:

  • harsh window light

  • mixed temperature indoor lighting

  • fluorescent office lighting

  • warm residential lighting

  • low-light corners and shaded hallways

The goal was always the same: make the space look inviting, spacious, and thoughtfully designed.

What I Learned

Shooting With Purpose

I learned to photograph with the viewer’s mindset in mind. People want to understand how the space works — where they enter, where they sit, what the amenities look like, how open the environment feels, and what makes the room unique.

Capturing Flow

Rooms are more than static areas. Showing the transitions between spaces became just as important as the rooms themselves. This gave each property a sense of movement and natural usability.

Consistency Across Lighting Conditions

Whether I was shooting under harsh daylight or dim office lighting, I had to create a consistent final look. This taught me how to balance exposures, manage white balance shifts, and grade everything into a coherent visual set.

Real-World Logistics

Coordinating with clients, finding time slots with minimal foot traffic, and working quickly when spaces became available taught me how to handle real-world constraints smoothly.

Highlighting Key Amenities

Small touches such as coworking desks, kitchen spaces, lounge areas, unique architectural elements, and decor help communicate the personality of a building. I learned to prioritize these shots to help listings and brand pages feel complete.

Results

  • Deliverables used for listings, marketing materials, and online booking platforms

  • Consistent return clients and referrals

  • Strong visual identity across multiple buildings and locations

  • Images that helped properties communicate space, comfort, and usability

  • Work that enhanced booking appeal and improved overall presentation

Takeaway

Commercial space photography taught me how to create inviting and functional representations of real environments. It strengthened my ability to work with natural and mixed lighting, capture the flow of a space, and deliver clean, consistent visuals that support both brand identity and practical goals like bookings or client attraction.